African Indigenous Language Film Festival (Ailff) (3)

Festival start: 08 October 2025      Festival end: 11 October 2025

The 3rd African Indigenous Language Film Festival (AILFF'25) celebrates Africa’s linguistic diversity and cultural heritage under the theme *“Threads of Culture: Weaving Inclusion Through Filmmaking.”* Scheduled for 8th–11th October 2025 in Nigeria, AILFF’25 aims to preserve and promote African languages through cinema, bridging generational and geographical gaps and combating the marginalization of African stories.

This year, AILFF’25 highlights films that depict the experiences of people with Down Syndrome, using cinema as a catalyst for empathy and social change.

The festival calls on filmmakers to illuminate overlooked narratives and foster dialogues on inclusivity. Participants will experience engaging screenings, panel discussions, and workshops, led by filmmakers and advocates focused on language, identity, and accessibility.

Join us in Nigeria to help safeguard Africa’s linguistic richness, amplify silenced voices, and build a future.

Best African Indigenous Language Feature Film
Best Short film
Best student Film
Best Cinematography
Best Sound Design
Best Feature Film on Down Syndrome
Best Documentary on Down Syndrome Advocacy
Life Time Achievement Award
Best Industry Support Award

AILFF RULES FOR ENTRIES

The festival committee reserves the right to exclude films which are not in conformity with aims of the festival or which will offend the national feelings and susceptibilities of any participating country, or are likely to promote racial discrimination. Films not presenting sufficient technical qualities for good public screening can also be refused.

Only films in African Indigenous languages and others languages with theme on Down Syndrome will be admitted by the festival committee . Also, all films intended for this festival must be subtitled in either the following languages: English, French or Portuguese.